Tension gripped the premises of the Federal High Court on Monday as protesters stormed the area to oppose ongoing moves to deregister opposition political parties. The demonstrators, operating under the banner of Concerned Northern Nigeria Stakeholders, marched to the court complex in Wuse, Abuja, chanting solidarity songs and displaying placards with inscriptions such as “No Opposition, No Election” and “Let Democracy Breathe.” Security operatives, including personnel of the Department of State Services, barricaded the entrance to the court, preventing the group from gaining access. Addressing journalists, the group’s leader, Banki Sharrif, accused the Federal Government of attempting to undermine democratic…
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The factional National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday approved a 13-member caretaker committee to steer the affairs of the party, with former minister, Tanimu Turaki (SAN), named as chairman. The resolution was reached during the group’s 103rd NEC meeting held in Abuja, following a motion moved by the Edo State PDP Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, and seconded by an ex officio member of the party, Clement Fagboyede. As part of the appointments, Taofeek Arapaja was named National Secretary of the committee, alongside other members including Daniel Ambrose, Hamza Abuya, Ihediwa,…
Public anger has intensified in Kwara State following the alleged detention of a 16-year-old girl by police in the Arandun area, in what residents described as an unlawful “arrest by proxy.” The incident, which has gone viral on social media, was captured in multiple videos showing aggrieved residents storming a police station and demanding the immediate release of the teenager or her arraignment in court. In the footage shared on TikTok by a user identified as #oba_adebayo_13, the crowd was seen confronting officers, insisting that the prolonged detention of the minor without formal charges was unjustifiable. The girl’s mother, who…
Fresh controversy has erupted over the continued detention of 62 Nigerians in Uganda, with claims that the detainees have been denied access to legal representation. The Nigerians, reportedly members of a Christian missionary group known as Life Mission, were arrested by Ugandan immigration authorities over allegations of illegally operating churches. The country’s Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control confirmed the arrests in a statement shared on its X handle, noting that the operation was carried out on April 27, 2026, in Adjumani and the Bukoto–Ntinda area of Kampala. However, a Ugandan lawyer, Israel Mivule, engaged by the group, alleged that…
Fresh details have emerged on the circumstances that led to the exit of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and ex-Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, from the African Democratic Congress amid deepening internal divisions. As reported by SUN, investigations revealed that Obi, who was the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, had consistently canvassed the zoning of the party’s 2027 presidential ticket to the South during coalition talks. His position reportedly enjoyed the backing of allies of former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, who was said to have argued at different meetings that selling a northern…
The National Association of Nigerian Students has raised alarm over alleged delays in medical care for victims of a fatal road accident involving students of the University of Cross River State, which left four persons dead. The association’s Joint Campus Council in Cross River State said the crash, which involved 24 students and a staff member, resulted in the death of three students and the institution’s driver, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries. In a statement issued on Saturday, the NANS JCC Chairman in the state, Victor Asuquo, expressed concern that some of the injured students were either…
No fewer than 130 Nigerians have registered for voluntary evacuation from South Africa as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to protect its citizens amid renewed anti-foreigner tensions in the country. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this in a situation update on Sunday, noting that arrangements were underway to facilitate the safe return of willing nationals. She explained that the evacuation move followed directives from President Bola Tinubu, who ordered close monitoring of developments and enhanced protection for Nigerians living abroad. According to the minister, the exercise is being coordinated with Nigerian diplomatic missions in South Africa, with…
Fresh cracks have emerged within the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress following allegations of a controversial political alignment involving Governor Monday Okpebholo and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ahead of the party’s primaries for the 2027 general elections. The Edo APC Media Diaspora Group, in a statement issued on Sunday, accused the governor of allegedly threatening his appointees from Edo South with removal if they fail to support candidates said to be backed by forces linked to Wike. The statement, jointly signed by the group’s General Coordinator, Taju Omoruyi; General Secretary, Dr Alasa…
A wave of last-minute activity swept through the Abuja Continental Hotel on Sunday as the All Progressives Congress wrapped up the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms for the 2027 general elections. Hundreds of aspirants thronged the venue, arriving with large entourages of supporters, creating a near-chaotic atmosphere that stretched security operatives at the entrance as enthusiastic backers struggled to gain access. Inside the hall, party loyalists and praise singers filled the space, while journalists jostled to secure interviews with aspirants picking up their forms. The APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, who monitored the exercise, expressed satisfaction…
The Lagos State Government has shut down no fewer than 12 facilities, including hotels, shopping malls and residential buildings, over non-compliance with lift and elevator safety regulations. Findings by PUNCH Metro on Sunday revealed that the affected properties are located in prime areas such as Lekki Phase 1 and Ikeja. Among the sealed facilities are The Heritage/AXA on Awolowo Road, Mosesola House, Debour House and Bosch House on Soji Adepegba Close, all in Ikeja. Others include Bridge View, Elizabeth Court, 10Bou Towers, Brion Court, Footprints Apartments, Lekki Luxury Flats, as well as Brasas Mall situated on Admiralty Way in Lekki.…